France in the UN Security Council: Russia tries to press in the investigation of the “Nord Streams”

During the UN Security Council meeting, France stated that Russia was “trying to put pressure” on the investigation of explosions at the Nord Stream gas pipelines and condemned Russia for shelling of Ukrainian infrastructure.

Source: a statement by French representative at a meeting of the UN Security Council, convened

Literally From the statement: “German, Swedish and Danish judicial authorities are independent. Their investigations meet the fundamental principles of the rule of law. We cannot say that they are lacking transparency.”

Advertising:

Details: The French delegation also emphasized that Russia is trying to distract the attention of the Security Council and the international community from its actions and to put pressure on the investigation.

Literally From the statement: “This meeting only illustrates Russia’s willingness to distract the attention and resources of the Radbeza, as well as the international community … Many times Russia tries to put pressure on German investigators, and it is unacceptable.”

Details: The participants of the meeting were reminded that the Swedish and Danish prosecutors completed their own investigations in February last year, while Germany continued their actions, including the detention of one of the suspects in the case.

Literally From the statement: “We also emphasize the contradiction between Russia’s concern about the attack on European critical infrastructure and the continuation of its systematic, deliberate attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure.”

Details: France states that the international community seeks to “reach a fair and prolonged peace”, while Russia is trying to distract attention and continue aggression.

Literally From the statement: “While Ukraine is ready for negotiations, Russia is trying to divert our attention again. Its only goal is to continue aggression.”

That preceded: It was reported that at least four explosive charges with timers, which, according to German investigators, were brought to the Baltic Sea to Andromeda sailboat.

Prehistory:

• The Italian police arrested Ukrainian Sergey Kuznetsov on Wednesday evening in the Rimini area on the basis of the European arrest warrant at the request of the Federal Prosecutor’s Office of Germany. The media reported that he was in Italy on vacation.
• President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine was not involved in the explosions, and suggested analyzing what players could need such an information hip.
• Arrested in Italy on suspicion of subjugation in 2022 of the Nord Stream Pipelines, Ukrainian Sergey Kuznetsov denies the prosecution, he claims that he was in Ukraine at the time of the blast.